RN - Critical Care Stepdown: Compassionate Transitions

Mercy; Webster Groves (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-One benefits

PTO

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Career pathways

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Intermediate-Acuity Stepdown unit. The role supports patients transitioning from critical care to Med/Surg, with 24 hours per week across day and night shifts.

Experience preferred; BLS required and Missouri RN license (or compact). Mercy offers Day-One benefits, PTO, tuition assistance, retirement matching, and pathways for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ADN, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current Missouri RN license or compact license.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/NIHSS/PCCN or other Stepdown certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care for intermediate-acuity patients transitioning from critical care to Med/Surg.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care using evidence-based practices.
• Perform accurate hand-offs and bedside shift reporting to maintain patient safety.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practitioners, and multidisciplinary partners to optimize patient outcomes.
• Administer medications, monitor complex conditions (cardiac, respiratory, post-ICU), and support recovery.
• Participate in huddles, shared governance activities, and unit-based quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Critical thinking

Evidence-based practice

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Intermediate-Acuity Stepdown unit. The role supports patients transitioning from critical care to Med/Surg, with 24 hours per week across day and night shifts.

Experience preferred; BLS required and Missouri RN license (or compact). Mercy offers Day-One benefits, PTO, tuition assistance, retirement matching, and pathways for professional growth.